Political Department Associate

Political Department Associate, The Public Interest Network

The Public Interest Network is hiring an Associate in our Political Department. As any advocate for social change knows, one of the most powerful tools in your toolbox is a robust list of people -- including decision makers, connectors, influencers and other thought leaders -- who can help you win your campaigns. From our 50-year change-making legacy, we know that organizing around environmental and public interest issues requires deep coalition-building, strategic advocacy, and an ability to create a roadmap for building support that is efficient and effective. To help us continue to build our political access lists, we’re hiring a top-notch associate to build, organize and upgrade our list of political influencers in all 50 states.

Key Responsibilities

The Political Department Associate will support the program and organizing work of The Public Interest Network’s national and state program staff by building, researching, and managing this list of top contacts across the country. Specific areas of responsibility include but are not limited to:

• Building a comprehensive list of the most important people in all 50 states related to our campaigns through online and in-person research and outreach
• Creating and enhancing a database of information on these contacts, including:
  • Biographical information
  • Information on our relationship history
  • Extensive coding for efficient list management and segmentation
• Designing and producing reports to inform and enhance our outreach and organizing strategies, as well as evaluate our progress towards increasing our access to these important contacts.
• Working with the Network’s outreach teams to implement coordinated list-building, management, outreach and reporting systems.
• Providing general program and organizational support to the political department on issue and electoral campaigns as necessary.

This position requires a two-year commitment, excellent judgement, discretion and the ability to oversee significant projects.

Qualifications

We are looking for skilled candidates with a demonstrated commitment to social change, an appreciation of the importance of organizing, and a deep understanding and love of data. We’re also looking for team players, who are more motivated by the success of the movement than by individual achievement. Candidates should have some experience working in a non-profit organization.

Additionally, the ideal candidate will:

• Have a bachelor’s degree
• Be a curious, creative and tenacious researcher. Also must have outstanding analytical skills and attention to detail, as well as be highly organized and deadline-driven
• Be flexible, embrace new challenges, and have a strong work ethic
• Have excellent computer and database skills and be able to learn quickly
• Not be afraid to pick up the phone to get information
• Have strong writing and presentation skills
• Be able to work independently, as well as take direction

Compensation and Benefits

The starting compensation range for someone with 1-5 years of relevant professional experience is $38,250-$42,000. Candidates on the low end of directly relevant experience should expect to be on the lower end of this range; candidates on the higher end of relevant experience are likely to be on the higher end of this range. The Public Interest Network offers an excellent benefits package. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents, 401(k) plan with employer match, a commuter benefit program, paid time off, parental leave and long-term disability insurance and may include needs-based student loan assistance. We also offer an excellent training program and opportunities for advancement.

Location: Los Angeles, CA preferred.

To Apply: Fill out our online application: https://jobs.publicinterestnetwork.org/postings/322f6429-096b-4b73-8a4f-a466974ec255

Why work with The Public Interest Network? Check out ten reasons: https://publicinterestnetwork.org/why-work-with-us/

About The Public Interest Network

The Public Interest Network operates and supports more than a dozen organizations – including PIRG, Environment America and their state affiliates – committed to a shared vision of a better world and a strategic approach to change.

Our work focuses on the problems that arise from America’s single-minded pursuit of endless economic growth: We’re still burning fossil fuels even though it’s changing the climate. We keep giving antibiotics to healthy livestock, even though it leads to “superbugs” that are antibiotic-resistant. We use plastic products for a few minutes only to throw them away so they pollute the oceans for centuries.

And our approach is unique: We focus on the big picture, but are relentlessly pragmatic and prioritize making a difference in people’s lives over making a statement. We work with everybody to make change happen, political ideology aside, championing good ideas wherever they come from. And we are serious about the work – we set clear goals, benchmarks and systems to measure our progress, and hold ourselves accountable to making change now and building for the future.

This unique approach gives our staff an opportunity to make a concrete difference for the environment and the public interest – just as hundreds of dedicated staff have done over our 50 year history. If you want to add to this change-making legacy; if you have the passion and the drive that it takes; if you're looking for a mission, not just a job – then let’s talk.

Our Mission and Values

The Public Interest Network operates and supports organizations committed to a shared vision of a better world and a strategic approach to social change. Visit https://publicinterestnetwork.org/core-values for things you should know about our network when you apply.

The Fund for the Public Interest is an equal opportunity employer. The Fund for the Public Interest will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

COVID-19: We take COVID-19 safety very seriously. Employees must follow our COVID safety protocols and be fully vaccinated and boosted. Accommodations are provided to the extent required by law. Staff in Texas are not required to be vaccinated. Staff in Florida are not required to be vaccinated or participate in testing.